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...alternative livelihoods, climate change and mitigation mechanisms. Over 5000 youth assembled here for the one-week festival officially opened by President Museveni yesterday.
The ICGLR Regional Youth Forum Secretariat participated in the 11th Edition of the Karamoja Cultural Festival, which took place in Moroto, Uganda, from 6th to 12th Sept, 2026.
The discussions focused on key issues including climate change and mitigation, peace and security, regional integration and the role of culture in promoting peace and strengthening communities.
The ICGLR-RYF Secretariat led by Dr. Thomas Mose, Regional Coordinator hosted a delegation from Search for Common Ground represented by Mr.Saji Prelis, Director of Children & Youth Programs, accompanied by Ms.Judy Kimamo, Country Director and Mr.Hesbone Ndun’gu, Program Director.
The meeting witnessed the signing of an MoU,marking an important milestone in strengthening collaboration between the two organizations.Discussions focused on partnership,opportunities for joint action & the way forward in advancing peacebuilding & youth engagement in the region.
The ICGLR-Regional Youth Forum General Assembly was represented by Mr. Jacob Eyeru, President; Mr. Anselme Ruhumuriza, Secretary General and Mr. Vitalis Nyongesa, Kenyan Delegate. @_ICGLR_ @ForeignOfficeKE @SDY_Ke #PartnershipForPeace #PeaceAndSecurity #YouthForPeace #ICGLR
On 26th August, 2026, the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat of the ICGLR participated in the official launching of the Peace Pulse Project, led by Search for Common Ground and sponsored through the German Cooperation in Nairobi, Kenya. The Secretariat was represented by…
youth-led early warning and response, digital safety and AI enabled tools for peaceful elections in Kenya. Recently, mid-2026, Search successfully conducted baseline research and consultation to map out community level challenges and shape future intervention strategies.
The aims and goals of this project aligns with the RYF mandates and objectives in promoting peace and security, democracy and good governance in the Great Lakes Region. @_ICGLR_ @SFCG_Kenya
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With the induction training, the @ICGLRyouth secretariat is better equipped to support the Forum's work and foster stronger youth participation in advancing peace, dialogue, and regional cooperation across the Great Lakes Region.
The ICGLR Regional Youth Forum (RYF) Secretariat successfully concluded an induction programme at the ICGLR Headquarters in Bujumbura, Burundi. The programme aimed at equipping the Secretariat with the knowledge and tools required to effectively deliver its mandate.
The induction featured comprehensive sessions on the ICGLR's mandate and institutional framework, the prevailing peace, security and humanitarian situation across the region as well as the strategic role of the RYF.
